Wolves' pick says he's '95 percent'

The newest member of the Timberwolves says he’s almost back to normal. Second-round draft choice Robbie Hummel -- who tore his ACL twice while playing with Purdue --tells reporters he’s about “95 percent.”

The newest member of the Timberwolves says he’s almost back to normal. Second-round draft choice Robbie Hummel -- who tore his ACL twice while playing with Purdue --tells the Pioneer Press he’s about “95 percent.” Hummel averaged 16 points a game last year for the Boilermakers.

The Timberwolves made a move Tuesday trading Lazar Hayward to Oklahoma City for two second-round draft picks. Hayward was selected by the Wolves with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2010 NBA draft.

Ricky Rubio is often compared to Steve Nash, but the Wolves' rookie couldn't keep up with the Suns' veteran on Thursday night. Nash scored 13 points to go along with 17 assists as Phoenix beat Minnesota, 104-95.

The Timberwolves didn't trade back into the first round during last night's NBA Draft. Instead, the Wolves used the 58th pick on former Purdue Boilermakers star Robbie Hummel. Hummel was among a handful of players the Wolves brought in for a workout before the draft.

Soon-to-be free agent Michael Beasley tells the Pioneer Press that he loves it here, and wants to continue to play with Kevin Love. The Wolves have yet to decide if they’ll offer Beasley an extension, or pick up the $8.17 million he’s due in the final year of his contract.

Thanks to Utah, the Minnesota Timberwolves own pick No. 18 in this summer's NBA Draft. The Wolves could have picked as high as No. 16, but the Jazz lost tiebreakers with Mavericks and Knicks. The Wolves wouldn't have a first round pick if the Jazz didn't make the playoffs.